PISTON, LANDING GEAR (26-R-0103)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by:

• Changing the set-aside from "Small Business Set-Aside" to "Unrestricted."

• Extending the closing date from March 16, 2026, to May 15, 2026.

• Set-aside status

• Closing date for offers

• The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to May 15, 2026.

• The opportunity is now open to all responsible sources, not just small businesses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for a "First Article" test and inspection report. It outlines the specific data and documentation required from the contractor regarding the "Government Testing" subtitle.

• Data Item No. A001: Title is "Test/Inspection Reports."
• Authority: DI-NDTI-80809B.
• Contract/PR No.: FD20202600103.
• Subtitle: Government Testing.
• Distribution: 809 MXSS/MXDEB, Hill AFB, UT.
• Remarks (Block 4): Details specific requirements for the "First Article" item, including material identification, certification, material processing, and other requirements as outlined in the Technical Data Package. Contractor format is acceptable, but specific details regarding dimensions, tolerances, materials, and processing must be listed.
• Block 9: Distribution for test and evaluation is authorized until March 1, 2024.
• Blocks 10, 11, 12, and 13: The report to assist in FIRST ARTICLE testing by the Government must be submitted concurrently with the FIRST ARTICLE item and included in the FIRST ARTICLE asset container.
• FOB: Destination.
• Inspection/Acceptance: Destination.

This CDRL specifies the exact documentation and reporting requirements for the "First Article" testing phase. Bidders must understand these requirements to ensure proper submission of test and inspection reports, including detailed material and processing information, to meet contract obligations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing" under NAICS code 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. It is a total small business set-aside.

• The primary item is a "PISTON, LANDING GEAR" for a C-130 aircraft (NSN: 1620-01-676-6364, PN: 201612109-01).

• A First Article (Item No. 0001AB) is required, with a test report due concurrently. The First Article requires delivery within 365 calendar days and will serve as a manufacturing standard.

• Production Articles (Item No. 0001AC and 0001AD) are also required.

• Specific manufacturing and quality assurance requirements are detailed, including compliance with AS9100.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129.

• Hazardous material identification and safety data sheets are required.

• The contract is a total small business set-aside.

• The Government intends to purchase three (3) units.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated, but delivery for the First Article is 365 calendar days from contract award.

• Pricing is requested in quantity ranges, with the Government evaluating based on the needed quantity price range.

• Offers are due by 16-MAR-2026 at 2:00 PM.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Price or Cost as the most important factor, with all other factors combined being significantly less important.

• The solicitation references a "Manufacturing Qualification Requirement" and requires potential bidders to submit a qualification package.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

• Only qualified sources will be considered. A list of currently qualified sources is provided (MACHINE SPECIALTIES, INC., NASSAU TOOL WORKS, INC., ALRO MACHINE TOOL AND DIE CO. INC., INTEGRAL AEROSPACE, LLC., GOODRICH CORPORATION, & FOKKER LANDING GEAR B.V.).

• The solicitation is for FMS (Foreign Military Sales) customers, which may lead to volatility in award quantities.

• Several attachments are referenced, including a Contract Data Requirements List, Packaging SOW, and Manufacturing Qualification Requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military packaging as prescribed in the contract, adhering to various Department of Defense (DoD) standards, ASTM International, and ANSI standards.

• Military Packaging: Utilize MIL-STD-2073-1 for developing military packaging, including special packaging instructions for hazardous and classified materials.
• Commercial Packaging: Apply ASTM D3951 for preservation, packaging, packing, and markings for specific commodities.
• Marking: Comply with MIL-STD-129 for military marking, labels, requirements for materiel shipment and storage, including DD Form 1574 or 1574-1 tags/labels.
• Phytosanitary Measures: Adhere to ISPM 15 for wood packaging material used in international trade.
• Electrostatic Material: Follow procedures outlined in MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, and MIL-STD-129 for solid-state devices sensitive to electrostatic forces.
• Item Type Storage Code (ITSC): Comply with AFMCI24-201 for ITSC requirements.
• Palletized Unit Loads: Use MIL-STD-147 for preparation and shipment of bonded palletized unit loads.
• Specialized Shipping Containers: Apply MIL-STD-648 for design criteria and tests for specialized shipping containers.
• Hazardous Materials: Ensure compliance with ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN24-604 for preparation, labeling, certification, and packaging of hazardous shipments. Prepare and submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.
• Reusable Containers: Safeguard and manage reusable shipping containers according to AFMC Form 158.
• Reporting Discrepancies: Utilize Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR) for reporting discrepancies.
• Specifications Access: Use the ASSIST website to access listed specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.

Not explicitly detailed in this excerpt, but the document is dated March 2025.

• Adherence to the latest revisions of specified standards and regulations.
• Preparation and submission of specific documentation (e.g., SDS, test reports, certifications) as required.
• Use of the SPIRES website for retrieval of item packaging requirements and drawings.

AFSC 406 SCMS/GULAA: Stephine Lucero (DSN: (801)775-4142, E-mail: Stephine.lucero@us.af.mil)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for the MLG Piston Assembly (P/N: 201612109-01, NSN: 1620-01-676-6364) for the C-130 application. It details the criteria and processes potential offerors must satisfy to become a qualified source for this item.

• Prequalification Notice: Offerors must notify the government of their intent to qualify.

• Facilities & Capabilities: Offerors must certify they have or can access the necessary facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel for manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage. Government inspection is required.

• Data Verification: Offerors must possess the complete data package for the item, including all procedures, drawings, and specifications. Copies may be required.

• Manufacture/Process Verification: The item must be manufactured to ESA-approved engineering/technical data package requirements, including Unique Identification (UID) per DFARS 211.274. Offerors must provide data showing compliance with quality, performance, and environmental evaluations at their own expense, and identify material sources and internal process standards.

• Test and Evaluation/Verification: Offerors must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for approval and, upon completion, a test report of results at their own expense. The government may inspect testing processes and facilities, requiring at least 60 days' advance notice.

• Qualification Article: Offerors must provide a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation, demonstrating form, fit, and function. Successful qualification testing does not guarantee contract award.

• Estimated Cost for Qualification: $3,200 for testing and evaluation.

• Estimated Time for Qualification: 365 days.

• Eligibility: Offerors must be fully qualified to be eligible for contract award. Qualification must be met before the specified award date. The award will not be delayed to provide an opportunity to qualify.

• Post-Contract Award: A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required to verify production capability.

• Criteria exist for waiving some or all qualification requirements if certain conditions are met (e.g., prior supply to government, qualification of similar items, or previous qualification of the item under specific circumstances).

• Drawing 201612109-01 is owned by the United States Air Force (cage 98747).

• Successful qualification does not guarantee contract award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that provides a comprehensive list of engineering drawings, documents, and related information for the C-130 Landing Gear, specifically the Piston, Landing Gear.

• Lists engineering drawing numbers, revision levels, and associated cage codes.
• Includes document control numbers, number of sheets, furnish/distribution codes, and noun descriptions.
• Provides remarks for specific items, such as "SHOCK STRUT PISTON ASSY, MLG" and "ENGINEERING ORDER".
• Details specific requirements like "COATINGS, TUNGSTEN CARBIDE ON HIGH STRENGTH STEEL" and "QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH VELOCITY OXYGE".
• Includes a "STANDARD ENGINEERING TEXT" section with release notes regarding foreign disclosure and superseded engineering instructions.

This EDL is crucial for bidders to understand the specific technical documentation and engineering requirements associated with the landing gear components. It details the exact drawings and data needed for manufacturing or support, including any special coatings or qualification requirements. The notes also clarify which documents are current and which have been superseded, ensuring bidders work with the most up-to-date information.